faucet
word
Definition
A faucet is a device that controls the flow of water from a pipe, usually found in kitchens and bathrooms.
Usage & Nuances
'Faucet' is the standard American English word; British English uses 'tap'. Usually refers to kitchen or bathroom sinks. Common collocations include 'turn on/off the faucet' and 'leaky faucet'. Children often call it a 'water tap'.
Spanish: grifo (agua)Portuguese (BR): torneiraPortuguese (PT): torneiraChinese (Simplified): 水龙头Chinese (Traditional): 水龍頭Hindi: नलArabic: صنبورBengali: নল - কলRussian: кранJapanese: 蛇口Vietnamese: vòi nướcKorean: 수도꼭지Turkish: muslukUrdu: نلIndonesian: keran - kran
Example Sentences
Please turn off the faucet when you're done.
basic
The kitchen faucet is broken.
basic
Cold water comes out of this faucet.
basic
The faucet is leaking again. Can you fix it?
natural
You need to twist the faucet hard to shut off the water completely.
natural
Kids love playing with the garden faucet on hot days.
natural